The R250 road from Letterkenny takes 45 minutes by car and passes through a scenic area that includes Meenaroy mountain and Fintown Lake.

The R252 from Ballybofey takes 40 minutes, a nice detour from which is the R253, which winds along the edge of the Bluestack mountains before dropping down in the Glen of Glenties.

The N56 route from Donegal Town / Killybegs comes over the hills at Aighe, with nice views of the sea before going through Ardara and turning East towards Glenties. It takes 50 minutes from Donegal Town via Killybegs and Ardara, or 30 minutes via the R262 road via Frosses.

The most enjoyable option in getting to Glenties is by flying into Donegal International Airport and hiring a car there. The journey to Glenties is scenic (about 50k), passing through the Rosses region.

St. Connell's Museum & Heritage Centre houses a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Next door is the Courthouse, built in 1843 which is still in use, below which can be seen old cell bars.

There are two churches in the town, The local Church of Ireland (Church Rd.), dates from 1825. The Roman Catholic Chuch is a modern building dedicated to St. Connell (the patron saint of the parish) in 1974. It has a moat at the front and its setting among the trees and shrubs enhances its long sloping roof which imitates the nearby mountains. The designer; Liam McCormack won an European Award for its architecture in 1974.

The best way to see Glenties is by short walks around the area. These include circular walks around Mullantiboyle and Tullyard, The Rock and Meenahalla. These routes go by back roads and follow the local rivers, the Owenea and Stranaglough.

Fabulous B&B THE STATION HOUSE STATION ROAD.
Enjoy day trips to Bluestack Mountains, Narin Golf Course, Gweebarra canoeing, Dooey Surf School, climb mount errigal......whatever takes your fancy!
Station House B&B just on the edge of town (on the left past the secondary school on Letterkenny Road). 00 353 74 9551302